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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.30, 2,286.23 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.30, 2,286.23 and 428.78 is: 643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.30 : 2,286.23 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.30/2,286.23 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.30x = 2,286.23 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.30x = 980,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,276.12/1,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.10

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